[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 2901-2902]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF SERGEANT VINCENT L.C. OWENS

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of a brave American 
soldier who sacrificed his life for freedom, Sergeant Vincent L.C. 
Owens from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
  Sergeant Owens was a decorated soldier who was assigned to the 3rd 
Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stationed 
in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He was the recipient of many awards, 
including two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, a 
Valorous Unit Award, an Iraq Campaign Medal, and a Global War on 
Terrorism Service Medal.
  On March 1, 2010, Sergeant Owens died of injuries sustained when the 
vehicle he occupied received direct fire. He was only 21.
  Vincent was an accomplished young man, known for his work ethic and 
drive, for his focus and desire to be the best, and, most importantly, 
for his commitment to his family. Vincent made the ultimate sacrifice. 
So, too, did his family--his wife, Kaitlyn; his mother, Sheila; and his 
father, Keith.
  Mr. Speaker, Vincent is a true American hero. I ask that my 
colleagues keep his family and friends in their thoughts and prayers 
during this very difficult time.

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